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Link to Roundup and non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

Potential Link to Cancer and Roundup

Mar 21, 2017 | Personal Injury, Gary W. Stout

In 2015, the World Health Organization (WHO) released a report claiming that glyphosate, the active ingredient in the weed killer Roundup, was a “probable human carcinogen”. The report is based on several studies that have been done around the world concerning the effects prolonged use of glyphosate has had upon agricultural and forestry workers. The …

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Automatic Stay - Beneficial Aspect of Bankruptcy

Automatic Stay: The Most Beneficial Aspect of Bankruptcy

Mar 6, 2017 | Bankruptcy

Many Americans are burdened by financial difficulties such as excessive medical bills, overwhelming credit card debt, underwater mortgages, job loss, etc. Filing for bankruptcy can be beneficial to those who are struggling financially. Perhaps the most beneficial aspect of bankruptcy is the automatic stay. What is an Automatic Stay? The automatic stay is an injunction …

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4 out of 5 Recalled Tires still in Use

Majority of Recalled Tires Still in Use

Nov 18, 2016 | Personal Injury, Gary W. Stout

[alert type=”warning”]”The NTSB report revealed that only 1 out of 5 recalled tires is properly taken out of use leaving thousands of defective tires still on the road and able to cause potential danger.”[/alert] According to a recent report by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), tire failure is the cause of more than 33,000 …

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5 Things to understand before Filing for Disability Benefits

If You Have Received an SSDI Denial Letter Don’t Give up

Oct 28, 2016 | Social Security Disability

If you have filed a claim for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and received a denial letter, you are not alone. Unfortunately, statistics show that a large number of claimants are denied benefits the first time. But, just because you have received a denial letter does not mean you should give up on receiving benefits. …

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Understanding the Link between Talcum Powder and Ovarian Cancer

Understanding the Link between Talcum Powder and Ovarian Cancer

Oct 17, 2016 | Personal Injury, Gary W. Stout

Talcum powder is made from the mineral talc which is formed from elements such as magnesium, silicon, and oxygen. When ground into a powder it has great moisture absorption capabilities. Since the turn of the 20th-century manufacturers have ground talc and used the powder in consumer products, most notably personal-care products such as baby powder, …

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Social Security Disability - Differences between SSDI and SSI

3 Main Differences between SSDI and SSI

Oct 7, 2016 | Social Security Disability

Perhaps the most confusing aspect of applying for disability benefits is understanding the difference between the two types of disability benefits programs, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). The confusion probably occurs because foundationally both programs are the same. Each program is administered by the Social Security Administration, have the same …

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Bankruptcy and Credit Score

Bankruptcy and Credit Score: Federal Reserve Study Reveals Truth about this Relationship

Sep 26, 2016 | Bankruptcy

One of the main reasons many individuals who are in financial stress choose not to file bankruptcy is because they have been scared by the dire warning that Filing Bankruptcy Will Ruin Your Credit. This long-held belief holds some truth. Yes, bankruptcy is reported on a filer’s credit report and it can remain visible on …

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Do you understand the risks involved with taking Xarelto?

Do You Understand the Risks of Taking Xarelto?

Sep 19, 2016 | Personal Injury, Gary W. Stout

Xarelto is a blood-thinning medication that was first released in 2011 to help prevent blood clotting in patients who had undergone knee or hip replacement surgeries. Soon after it was also being prescribed to help reduce the risk of stroke in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation, deep vein thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism. Xarelto was created …

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